Presentation to Members and Board of BMH-BJ Congregation Feb. 4, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Presentation to Members and Board of BMH-BJ Congregation Feb. 4, 2014 Mark W. Zalkin Board Member At Large 1 Focus: Two Key Points My brief presentation this evening will focus on two key points: 1. Attitude 2. Change and Transition 2
Mark W. Zalkin
Board Member At Large
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In order to successfully face our many challenges, we must be aware of the emotional impact these challenges have on each of us individually, and as a synagogue community. We are a synagogue community with a long and proud history in Denver and in Colorado.
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We must BELIEVE in a positive future for our synagogue. We must also BELIEVE in our ability to successfully address the many challenges we face.
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Criticism and Action Go Hand In Hand APATHY, kvetching, and sitting on the sidelines will hold our shul back from becoming healthy, strong and again a meaningful and vibrant force in the Denver Jewish community.
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Focuses on TRANSITION, not CHANGE. Difference is subtle but very important. CHANGE: Something that happens to us, even if we don’t agree or like it. TRANSITION: Is INTERNAL. It’s what happens in our minds as we go through change. Change can happen very quickly while transition can occur more slowly.
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disorientation, frustration, uncertainty, sense of loss.
resentment, low morale, anxiety, skepticism.
commitment to the institution.
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Stages 1 and 2
NOTE: Stage Two (Neutral Zone) is the most difficult and dangerous of the three
AND NEW.
REQUIRES: Constant Communication, Involvement, Building of
yearning for the old days by some.
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What’s Happened Since Dec. 18 Congregational Meeting? Your Board Has:
Taken some significant steps to build the foundation for a new healthy future for our shul. This includes: 1. Added 2 new co-presidents and adding two new board members, with specific skills and experience, to fill out vacant 6 month terms. ( More appointments will be made soon). 2. Formed 10 Strategic Action Committees that have already started to meet to develop the systems, infrastructure and vision necessary to help our shul become strong, solid and whole again. 3. Ongoing involvement of almost 50 members who signed up to participate on these committees. ( Join Us) 4. Proposed and developed a creative financial plan to completely eliminate the shul’s debt and debt service costs. 5. Resolved a very difficult personnel issue.
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